Description
This Moroccan Grilled Chicken with Apricots recipe is a delightful fusion of savory and sweet flavors, perfect for a summer grilling session. Tender chicken marinated in a blend of aromatic spices and honey, paired with the tangy sweetness of dried apricots, creates a dish that is sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken Marinade:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
- 1/2 cup dried apricots, chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon turmeric
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Garnish:
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Prepare Marinade: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, honey, garlic, cumin, coriander, cinnamon, paprika, ginger, turmeric, cayenne, salt, and pepper.
- Marinate Chicken: Place chicken in a bag or dish, pour marinade over it, add apricots, coat well, cover, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Grill Chicken: Preheat grill, remove chicken from marinade, grill 5–7 minutes per side until fully cooked and charred.
- Rest and Serve: Let chicken rest for 5 minutes, slice, garnish with herbs, and serve with couscous or rice.
Notes
- Soak apricots in warm water or orange juice for added flavor.
- Pair with yogurt sauce or tzatziki.
- Chicken can be broiled or pan-seared if grilling isn’t an option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes (plus marinating time)
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Moroccan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh with apricots
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
